Ransomware Research
FTCODE Ransomware
FTCODE is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: FTCode, PowerShell Locker 2019.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- FTCODE
- First Seen
- September 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- FTCodePowerShell Locker 2019
How FTCODE Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/56b37ae6-08b1-487d-9727-36be3c8aafe8/ Written in PowerShell, VBS Loaded via MS Office documents https://www.certego.net/en/news/malware-tales-ftcode/
File Encryption Patterns
FTCODE modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..FTCODE./\.[a-f0-9]{6}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, FTCODE displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME_NOW.htmRansom message:
notes/READ_ME_NOW.htm
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with FTCODE ransomware:
sample.vbsFattura-2019-951692.docmyvtfile.exeScan_New_Folder_9165312230297874260118164704638557669052726729.vbsNuovo_documento_8.docNuovo_documento_52.docNuovo documento 73.docbxcode.ps1ScanDocumento__11725497dfc376f565dc41df11738bdaff.vbs
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About This Analysis
This FTCODE ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like FTCODE.
Last updated: July 30, 2025